(Melies, 1907) Music composed by Elmer Bernstein.
A hand painted, surreal work, filled with the special effects made possible by early film. The devil and his assistants appear and disappear, wrecking havoc as two magicians go on a magical trip.
Performing forces Minimum | 2 players (violin and piano) |
Performing forces Maximum | One 2 hour rehearsal |
Rehearsals | One 2 ½ hour rehearsal with orchestra One 2 ½ hour tech rehearsal One 3 hour 10 minute dress rehearsal |
Performance time | 15 minutes |
Film speed | 16 frames per second |
Film source | Netherlands Film Archive |
Projection | Variable speed 35 mm projector |
Rights | Melies family |








